How to Pick a Rotisserie
Selecting the wrong rotisserie can leave you unable to cook the right dish if the rotisserie does not have a large enough capacity for certain recipes. This problem might seem minor, but other problems include your rotisserie not cooking the food thoroughly if it does not have the heating capacity necessary for roasts or thick slabs of meat. Selecting the right rotisserie for your needs ensures you can enjoy succulent roasts and barbecues. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Measure your counter using a measuring tape to be sure the rotisserie has ample room to sit on your counter. Ample room, of course, varies according to your preference, but a 2- to 3- inch margin on all sides will provide ample room for the rotisserie to sit safely on your counter. You must consider not only front and back but the space available between other appliances or your sink.
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Measure your cupboards or your pantry using the measuring tape, so you know how much space you have to store the rotisserie.
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Compare the rotisserie's dimensions (for all counter-top models), to make sure it will fit in your appliance space and in your storage space.
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Consider whether you need a horizontal model that resembles a traditional oven in which you slide food in from the front-side door or a vertical model that has a lift-off top and a center stake that generally holds one food item such as a chicken or a roast.
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Compare the rotisserie's power sources, including electric or halogen models. Electric models heat from an exposed filament whereas halogen models offer higher heating efficiency and high bulb-replacement costs.
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Compare alternate heating methods such as convection or infrared heating. Although infrared convection models have an electric cord and operate off electricity, infrared models use infrared light instead of a filament. Convection models use heated air.
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